A controversial issue

In Austin, the passionate voices locked in a heated debate have reached a deafening roar discussing the only topic that truly matters today: Freebird's or Chipotle? Both have mastered the art of the Tex-Mex burrito, but as that brilliant thinker Nelly so eloquently put it, "two is not a winner and three nobody remembers". If you're scoring at home, that means either Chipotle or Freebird's must occupy the not-so-coveted number two slot. This debate raises all sorts of questions. Which faux-Mexican eatery is better? Is it okay to go to nationwide juggernaut Chipotle instead of Texas born Freebird's, especially in a city that takes so much pride in supporting their local businesses? And just what happened to Nelly, anyway?

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to these questions. Chipotle is shockingly, overpoweringly addictive for a fast food burrito place owned by McDonald's. But Freebird's represents the pinnacle of what the burrito has to offer Earth. One bite takes you to another world. The spicy sauce they use (I don't know the name) is hot without overpowering its own flavor, and apart from that, there's not a single ingredient they can't add that Chipotle uses.

I love both places, but I've actually gotten into arguments touting Freebird's. People like Chipotle, and rightfully so. It is what can only be described as magically delicious. But Freebird's is simply at another level. It unleashes an unquenchable desire on the customer and never lets go; it's like heroin probably is, only it's stuffed with steak and covered in sour cream and salsa.

By the way, Burrito King is better than both of them.